Category: Library Organizations

Non-HSLI associations, consortiums, and systems for libraries/librarians

IACRL and UIC Hosting Viewing of ACRL Webinar “Essentials of Usability Design for Library Research Guides” at Daley Library on June 7

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The Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (IACRL) and the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Richard J. Daley Library are pleased to host a viewing of the Association of College and Research Libraries webinar “Essentials of Usability Design for Library Research Guides”, presented by Jason Puckett. This recorded webinar, lasting approximately one hour, will…

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ALA Nominating Committee Seeking Candidates for 2019 Election (Deadline July 11)

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(via JoAnne Kempf, American Library Association) The Nominating Committee for the 2019 ALA election is soliciting nominees to run on the 2019 spring ballot for the offices of ALA President-elect, Treasurer, and Councilor-at-large. The Nominating Committee will select two candidates to run for President-elect, two candidates to run for Treasurer, and no fewer than 50…

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Call for Applicants: 2018/2019 NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program (Deadline June 15)

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(via Pat Thibodeau-Program Director, NLM/AASHL Leadership Fellows Program) The National Library of Medicine (NLM) and AAHSL are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2018-2019 Leadership Fellows Program. The Program is focused on preparing emerging leaders for the position of library director in academic health sciences libraries. The application deadline is Friday, June 15….

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Webinar “Introduction to the ‘Laws of Illinois’ Web Site” at 2:00 PM on May 7 (No Preregistration Required)

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(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI) Webinar: Introduction to the “Laws of Illinois” Web Site The Laws of Illinois web site has been recognized by the Governor’s Office of the Illinois Bicentennial as an officially designated Project celebrating Illinois’s 200th birthday. The site was recognized as an important resource for Illinois history and genealogy. Join Linda Zellmer,…

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Reminder: Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year Award Nominations Due May 15

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(via Lindsay Harmon, IACRL Past President) Do you know an Illinois academic librarian who is making an outstanding statewide contribution to academic/research librarianship and library development? Nominate them for the Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year award! The award is presented annually by the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries Forum and sponsored by…

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CARLI Resource Sharing Committee Seeking Input on Fall Forum Topics

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(via Debbie Campbell, CARLI) Save the date for the CARLI Resource Sharing Committee’s Fall Forum that will take place on Thursday, October 25, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. To help the committee plan the event, please complete this brief, anonymous survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018ForumRS You can send any questions about the survey, or the event,…

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Reminder: Deadline to Register for 6th Annual CARLI Instruction Showcase is May 14

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(via Debbie Campbell, CARLI) Reminder that registration is open; please share with those in your institution who may be interested! The CARLI Instruction Committee is coordinating its sixth annual Instruction Showcase on Thursday, May 31st at Dominican University in River Forest, IL. The showcase features innovative elements in library instruction and assessment, where presenters demonstrate…

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